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BT52 VYY

2003 BMW 5 Series

Silver Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

136,821 mi
Last recorded136,821 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2012
Typical for 2003 BMW 5 Series98,390 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT52 VYY
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2012 136,821 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 131,404 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 119,571 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2009 107,840 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2008 98,401 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Jan 2008 98,401 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2007 78,473 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Jan 2006 59,619 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 5 Series?

Based on 944,163 MOT tests across 122,930 vehicles.

80.5%
Pass Rate
8,163
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
122,930
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 25,557
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 14,960
Brake pipe excessively corroded 12,202
parking brake recording little or no effort 7,953
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 7,589
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BT52 VYY is a 2003 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 2003 BMW 5 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.7% with a typical mileage of 98,390 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 5 Series fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 25,557 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BT52 VYY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 5 Series typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 23 years old, this BMW 5 Series is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BT52 VYY registered?

BT52 VYY is a 2003 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 31 January 2003.

Is BT52 VYY safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT52 VYY shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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